Freudenberg was first mentioned around 1100. In 1803, the
Reichsdeputationshauptschluss awarded Freudenberg to the House of
Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg. Mondfeld, Rauenberg and Wessental (previously ruled by
Mainz) became part of
Amt Freudenberg. In 1806, Freudenberg became a part of the
Grand Duchy of Baden. In 1907, the first (sandstone) bridge over the Main was built. In 1928–34, the
Staustufe Freudenberg followed. In 1935, with the ''
and the laws that followed, Freudenberg lost its status as town. A year later, the Bezirksamt Wertheim
was dissolved. Freudenberg became a part of the Amtsbezirk
/ (part of the Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe''). Towards the end of
World War II, the first Main bridge was blown up. From 1946 to 1950, a ferry boat linked Kirschfurt and Freudenberg. In 1950, the second (current) bridge was built. In 1955, Freudenberg asked the Interior Minister of Baden-Württemberg for a reinstatement of the status of town. This was confirmed in February 1956. Six years later, Freudenberg was awarded the current municipal coat of arms. In 1968, Freudenberg and Boxtal became publicly recognized
resorts. On 1 January 1972, as a result of
Gebietsreform Boxtal, Ebenheid and Wessental were merged to Freudenberg, followed by Rauenberg on 31 December. In 1973, the Tauberbischofsheim district was abolished and Freudenberg has since been a part of the
Main-Tauber-Kreis. == Demographics ==